The Chessmen of Doom

by John Bellairs

Book Overview

Professor Childermass's brother Peregrine has left behind a huge inheritance-a mansion, ten million dollars, and a cryptic riddle that might save the world from a madman. The only catch is that the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553158848
• ISBN13: 9780553158847
• Release Date: April 1991
• Publisher: Skylark Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Great! Read it.

Great Book. John Bellairs has definatly out done himself. The book centers around the young Johnny Dixon and his friend Proffessor Childermass. When the Proffesor's brother, Perry, dies, the Prof. is set to inherit his fortune. The only catch is that he has to spend the summer at Perry's eccentric home in north Maine. Johnny and his friend Fergie decide to go with to keep the Proffessor company. Little do they know that danger is lurking at the house...... The suspense is huge and the storytelling is captivating. Just don't read it late at night, or you're liable to get nightmares!

this book was the best

this book is so good! i have to admit, the first couple of chapters are pretty slow, but as the book goes on it gets better! this was my favorite book of all time, and i guarentee you'll like it. my favorite part was the poem, which i memorized........................

A need to have book!

The first part started off slow, but the last few chapters kept you on the edge of your seat!! R.L. Stine could never match this! My favorite part was the mysterious poem. Definitly one of John Bellairs best!

Scary, witty, memorable characters and great plot!!

Professor Childermas, John Dixon, and Fergie take a trip to Maine. They are visiting the Professor's dead brother's mansion when they stumble onto a plot involving a strange poem, a crazed wizard and a set of grotesque little ivory chessmen. It's a must read!! With a scary tone and witty comic relief. The characters are fantastic and the plot is superb!!!

A great book for chills and a little old mans humor

This is a great book if you like a chilling tale, witty humor, and great Plot